Mom's Beef Stew (Pressure Cooker)

By Addie

I grew up with this recipe and now I make it for my family...my picky hubby and kids gobble it right up...and it can be made so quickly in the pressure cooker. To make an easy Beef soup, omit the potatoes, add more water and a few boullions and serve with egg noodles or rice.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 lbs rump roast
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large onion, cut up
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 celery ribs, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 potatoes, cut into chunks
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1-2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 1/2-2 cups water
• 1-2 beef bouillon cubes (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut the roast into chunks, about 1 inch (or larger if that is your preference). Heat oil in bottom of pressure cooker until hot and add the meat all at once (do not turn for at least 1 minute - you really want to let the meat sear - this gives the stew such yummy flavor.

2. Stir the meat, letting it brown on all sides. Add the chopped garlic, stir for 1 minute, then add the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, parsley, water and optional beef bouillon(the bouillon gives a stronger flavor - you can also wait to see how it comes out, and if you feel that it's not flavorful enough, you can add the beef bouillon and boil the stew for a minute or so).

3. Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over high heat. Cook 15 minutes. Cool pot immediately and serve. ENJOY!

Optional ingredients - you can add some chopped tomatoes if you'd like before cooking, or after bringing it to pressure, you can throw in some canned mushrooms or frozen peas and heat thoroughly.
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REVIEWS:

OK, this was one of the best beef stew recipes that I have made. It was cold here today and I just wanted some comfort food. I did screw this up though...I forgot to lock my pressure cooker for the first 10 minutes, so it was more like beef and potatoes with carrots and celery, but man! It was SO good! My husband gobbled it right up! Thanks for the recipe!!!

FAST!! I doubled the meat and used close to 2 cups of water. It was fabulous and my picky kids gobbled and asked for seconds!!
very good.

Made this tonight. It is delicious. It will be on the top of my list for beef stew. Quick and good.

Oh wow... I borrowed a pressure cooker, and, as always, came straight here for recipes. This is the first one I have made, and I literally just finished and tasted it... superb!! Next time I want to add some red wine, and tomato paste too.

I added 2 teaspoons thyme and a couple shakes of paprika along with a dash of red wine. Perfect and I only cooked it 10 minutes but then I like small dice of all the ingredients so that you can get more than one chunk on a spoon. Highly recommend!

I love my pressure cooker, always have. This recipe was perfect. the only change I made was salting and peppering the beef chunks before I braised them. Otherwise it was a perfect fit. They licked the pot clean and asked for more!!